29. June 2020

AOA, May Allah give you the reward for trying to wipe out hatred from the hearts of people. Recently, I've been facing some issues. I'm 15 years old and I always try to be a good muslim...I care for animals, try to donate to poor, speak against islamophobia. After seeing the suffering and pain of animals, I've decided to go vegan. Animals are conscious and worship Allah. According to my thinking (please correct me if i'm wrong), we do not have right to take the life of a creature made by Allah....

23. January 2019

Dear Professor, Conference of the books is one of my favorite books about Islam. My father gave it to me, and for that I’m eternally grateful. I’m wondering if I could get your religious perspective on the issue of animal end of life. Your views on dogs in Islam is compassionate and knowledgeable. My very senior cat who has been with me 18.5 years is at the end of her life. The Vet discussed euthanasia, but is a Buddhist herself, and understands the Muslim perspective against euthanasia....

01. December 2016

Dear Dr. Khaled, Peace be upon you and your family. I hope this e-mail finds you and your family in the best of health and the height of faith. I have very recently discovered your writings about Islam and particularly about animals. I have raised my children alone and by the grace of God for almost two decades. The untimely passing of their dad had compelled me to take on the raising of my children alone since they were all very young. Recently, my children have gifted me a puppy for my...

15. June 2016

Asalamu 'alaykum warahmatullah Professor Abou El Fadl, I pray this finds you well. I'm really hoping you can advise me, as I'm not sure who else to ask who has the classical knowledge background you do with the same acute insight into modern realities. I'll try to be brief, as I know you are incredibly busy: My question is in relation to the sacrifice of Eid al Adha. In a nutshell, I find the practice incredibly troubling, especially as so many horrific images reach us of the most horrendous...

01. May 2006

By: Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl Islamic discourses on the nature, and function of dogs are representative of a range of tensions regarding the roles of history, mythology, rationality, and modernity in Islam. In fact, the debates surrounding the avowed impurity of dogs, and the lawfulness of possessing or living with these animals were one of the main issues symbolizing the challenging dynamic between the revealed religious law, and the state of creation or nature. In addition, certain aspects of...